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Book ID Asin: 1585747122
Book Title: Natural Horse-Man-Ship: Six Keys to a Natural Horse-Human Relationship (A Western Horseman Book)
Book Author: Pat Parelli,Kathy Swan,Karen Parelli
Book Format and Price:
Book Format Name: Hardcover
Book Format Price: $52.50
Book Format Name: Paperback
Book Format Price: $31.99
Book Price: unknown
Book Category: Books, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Pets & Animal Care and unknown
Book Rating: 362 ratings

Book Product Detail

• Best Sellers Rank: #683,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #352 in Biology of Horses
  • #670 in Horse Riding (Books)
  • #705 in Equestrian Sports (Books)

• Customer Reviews:
  4.6 out of 5 stars 362 ratings

Book Review

Name: Elizabeth Wiley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I love this book
Date: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 29, 2016
Review: I love this book. I got my first copy as a much less book, photocopied for a class I took at the ranch up in Stockton, I lived in a tent in the field, these were long before the bunkhouses, and any hotels close enough to stay in that weren't filled by the members of the class who had taken time to make reservations..............I brought my dog, and started along.........I was teaching horse handlers for their licensing at the track, and needed some kind of credential for my Native American and just plain ranch kid upbringing..........I was very fortunate over the years to attend classes with some of the greats of horse training, such as Dr. Robert Miller, and some of the mustangers for the Bureau of Land Management............This book gave form and words to explain what I had learned from Native American horse trainers and from relatives who lived on ranches where horses were a part of life................I have to say to every horse loving person, YOU have never lived and loved your horse until that day you ride with NO TACK at all..............I rescued a barrel racing horse with a broken leg...........and after a year, the leg healed and I began her on her journey with me through Natural Horsemanship so she could be a therapy horse in our programs. The day I rode her, with only a string around her lower neck, and just moved my EYES, not even my head, and she did what I asked, I knew she was beyond all those ribbons and trophies and saddles she had won for her previous owners. She was and is my partner, and even after a horrible car accident and no more riding for me.........she has continued to work with other therapists, and me when I can ............and continues to heal veterans and high risk youth and their families...........This book truly helped me on this path..........

Name: Chammy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The hook
Date: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 12, 2007
Review: There are a lot of so called "natural horsemaship" books, dvds etc out there. I was already steered in this direction because my horse is a parelli student, but I usually tend to do my own thing and so, I checked out a few of the other programs out there, and bought this book despite some reviewers opinions about Pat being a great salesman, using terms that didn't need to be used, creating his own language etc. Let me say this.. yes, this book which is relatively inexpensive in the big scheme of how much horse training costs. It is also Pats "hook", or method he uses to spark interest in his program. It works. It is a great overview of the parelli program, but if you are looking for one little book to teach you how to do it, don't waste your money. The books alone, even if you are an experienced horseperson, are not going to give you enough information. If you want to get a feeling for what natural horsemanship is all about, the book will answer the questions you have, and spark some new ones! I have the entire parelli program now, and am going to one of the conferences this year, to see the Pat and his wife Linda in action. The book hooked me! I'm a praelli devotee now, and urge all horse people to give it a try. Its a new way of interacting with horses, that makes it more fun than you can imagine, while stressing safety and savvy around these large, potentially dangerous, but wonderful and beautiful animals. I know.. just drink the cool aid!

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Name: Buyer Beware
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Practical Book
Date: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 19, 2012
Review: Natural Horse-Man-Ship has its underlying theory but it is a practical book with exercises and list of equipment that will help your horse become more responsive. The exercises have a clear description and are aided by photos. The author also encourages creativity in developing other exercises. There are photos of the easy to make, inexpensive gear.

Natural Horse-Man-Ship can be compared to studying the martial arts in that there are many levels and it takes time and practice to master each level. Actually, there are ten levels and the author claims that it takes about 500 hours of working with your horse to master a level. That's between two to five years per level. This book is the basic level and at the end there is a test you can take.

Despite the fact that this is the entry-level book the exercises are still very good for all horses. My gelding could already do some things but not others. It will be a while before he learns all in this book. However, I can honestly say that the few exercises I have had time for have helped greatly. My horse seems to be more in tune to what I am asking and is more responsive. I recommend this book to all horse owners.

Name: Mountain Rose
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent introduction to natural horsemanship.
Date: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 2, 2008
Review: This book has some key information to begin understanding how we can present ourselves to our horses in a way that can build communication, knowledge, skills, and relationship. It is a jumping off point to natural horsemanship from an inspirational horseman, Pat Parelli. It defines some aspects of horsemanship and is instrumental in starting many people in the direction of natural with horses.

Some of the highlights of Natural Horse-Man-Ship include safety aspects, considerations for improved communication to the horse, and goals to try to achieve. It is not intended to tell the whole story, but it does a good job of getting started in that direction. Principles are presented that can be utilized by the reader with imagination toward understanding the needs of the horse.

When I read this book the first time many years ago, not much made sense to me, but I began to see where I needed to make some changes. I pursued similar information to find assistance in application. I recommend this book to those getting started in natural horsemanship.

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